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Slow Food Columbia is one of 200+ Slow Food USA chapters, located in Columbia, South Carolina. Our mission is to support the movement behind GOOD, CLEAN and FAIR foodways in the Midlands and beyond. Our convivium hosts workshops, potlucks and other events throughout the year to celebrate local + seasonal flavors; to showcase the culinary talents of our region's chefs, farmers, + artisan producers; to strengthen connections between members of our local food community; and to educate the public about the importance of knowing where your food comes from.

Slow Food Columbia proudly hosts Slow Food at Indie Grits to bring Columbia's sustainable food community together to celebrate the Slow Food motto of promoting Good, Clean and Fair food ways. Slow Food at Indie Grits is an official partner even of the 7th Annual Indie Grits Festival.

Enjoy the record-spinning talents of the Greater Columbia Society for the Preservation of Soul, a cash bar by The Whig with South Carolina beers (from Columbia's new Conquest Brewery and Ridgeland, SC's River Dog Brewery) and wines hand-picked by AdVintage, party pics by Jonathan Sharpe Photography, and event design by Flock and Rally, in collaboration with Andrew Stinson of WAS Designs. Thank you to our venue, 701 Whaley!

If you've joined Slow Food and don't have your memberThe green community flocks to this annual event; the food + socializing are some of the best you can get in the Midlands. Each chef's dish must feature at least one locally, sustainably produced major ingredient, and chefs really try to outdo each other with innovation and quality. This fun, friendly party was a sold out success in 2011 and 2012, and is sure to be a "don't miss" event for foodies in 2013.

For a lower priced ticket, guests are invited to bring a potluck dish to contribute. At this ticket level, guests should bring roughly 20 taste portions of a dish made with at least one sustainable, local ingredient.

Other ticket levels are available for those who do not opt to bring potluck dishes.

Image: Lindsay Lybrand, 2012

About Slow Food ColumbiaSlow Food Columbia is one of 200+ Slow Food USA Chapters. Our mission is to support the movement behind GOOD,
CLEAN and FAIR foodways. We host workshops, potlucks and other events
throughout the year that celebrate local + seasonal flavors; showcase the
culinary talents of our region's chefs, farmers, + artisan producers;
strengthen connections between members of our local food community; and educate
the public about the importance of knowing where their food comes from.

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What is Slow Food?

Slow Food is an idea, a way of living and a way of eating. It is a global, grassroots movement with thousands of members around the world that links the pleasure of food with a commitment to community and the environment.

Our MissionSlow Food USA seeks to create dramatic and lasting change in the food system. We reconnect Americans with the people, traditions, plants, animals, fertile soils and waters that produce our food. We inspire a transformation in food policy, production practices and market forces so that they ensure equity, sustainability and pleasure in the food we eat.

Our VisionFood is a common language and a universal right. Slow Food USA envisions a world in which all people can eat food that is good for them, good for the people who grow it and good for the planet.

About Our Local ChaptersOrganized by volunteer leaders, local chapters carry out the Slow Food mission in their communities. Chapters offer educational events and activities to promote sustainability and biodiversity and connect farmers, cooks, educators, students and everyone else who cares about their food and the environment.